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Coaches: Sean Payton ; Jim Zorn . TV: 8 Where they rank Team Off. Pass off. Rush off.

It's no secret that the New England Patriots like to throw the ball. Heck, they pass to set up the pass.

METAIRIE- Sedrick Ellis says he feels fresh and is looking forward to returning to the field for the Saints when New Orleans hosts the New England Patriots on Monday night.

If you listen to some of the New Orleans Saints players, it sounds more like a team that is 0 - 9, than a team that is a record setting 9 - 0. "We are so capable of playing way better.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte fumbles near the goal line in the fourth quarter as Atlanta Falcons defenders Thomas Johnson , Chauncey Davis, Mike Peterson, Jonathan Babineaux and Curtis Lofton make the stop Oct.

Recapping the New Orleans Saints' 46-34 victory over the Miami Dolphins. DID YOU SEE? Eliot Kamenitz/The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees leaps over the pile into the end zone to bring his team to 24-10 before halftime.

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton insists there was no epiphany. But clearly something happened Nov.

One of the primary reasons for the New Orleans Saints' turnaround and gradual climb into the NFL's elite over the last three years has been the front office's ability to spot small-school and late-round talent.

"With their team, we look at defensively they're playing real well with the two most recent wins.

It was a significant loss, and in seasons gone by could have spelled major trouble for the New Orleans Saints.

After leading the New Orleans Saints to seven touchdowns in a 48-27 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday, quarterback Drew Brees continued to score points Monday, only this time with his teammates.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass that is intercepted by New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper and is returned for a touchdown, but the play is called back when linebacker Jonathan Vilma hits Manning.

Members of the NFL Saints offensive line have formed a special team to hold back hunger.

Pierre Thomas put on more than 10 pounds during the offseason, hoping that would make him more in the mold of former Saints power runner Deuce McAllister.

Pierre Thomas goes in from the 1 standing up. New Orleans converted a big fourth down and a key third down in the drive to make it happen.

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton's opening statement: Chuck Cook/The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints running back Mike Bell is helped off the field by team trainers in the fourth quarter Sept.

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Bobby McCray and tailback Reggie Bush get ready for today's game against Detroit.

METAIRIE, La. When Jammal Brown left New Orleans' preseason practices in Houston to fly to Philadelphia to get examined for a possible sports hernia, there was a collective groan from Saints fans.

It's game week for the New Orleans Saints. "Now things really start counting," defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove told WWL's Kristian Garic.

The decisions of a coach and a GM this week can make or break a young player's career.